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===== Policy: Scanning Barcodes from Mobile Devices ===== | ===== Policy: Scanning Barcodes from Mobile Devices ===== | ||
- | PINES libraries allow patrons to present scannable electronic facsimiles of barcodes stored within specialized apps (such as [[https:// | + | The PINES app for Android and for iOS both display the patron' |
When a patron presents a barcode on a hand-held device, library staff will scan the barcode as if it were a physical card. Some libraries are using older barcode scanners that cannot read the barcode off of the device screen - in these cases, library staff will type in the barcode. | When a patron presents a barcode on a hand-held device, library staff will scan the barcode as if it were a physical card. Some libraries are using older barcode scanners that cannot read the barcode off of the device screen - in these cases, library staff will type in the barcode. | ||
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PINES libraries have reported that the following barcode scanners **will** scan patron barcode numbers off of smartphones and other handheld devices with few issues: | PINES libraries have reported that the following barcode scanners **will** scan patron barcode numbers off of smartphones and other handheld devices with few issues: | ||
- | * **Honeywell/ | + | * **ADESO Model 12004** \\ //Library note: Required some configuration troubleshooting to get it to work with phone screens, but it did work.// |
- | * **Honeywell/ | + | * **Bayscan Imaging 2D Drivers License Scanner** \\ //Note: This will also scan library cards and item barcodes, not just licenses. Contact Dave Shaffer ([[mailto: |
+ | * **Datalogic Gryphon GD4130-BK** | ||
+ | * **Datalogic Gryphon GD4132** \\ //Library note: It took a bit of work to get it configured properly. Instructions available at [[https:// | ||
+ | * **Honeywell Hyperion 1300G** | ||
+ | * **Honeywell/ | ||
+ | * **Honeywell/ | ||
* **Honeywell/ | * **Honeywell/ | ||
- | * **Honeywell 1400GPDF USB** \\ //Library note: It requires a certain distance (4-5 inches) to scan correctly) and runs slightly slower than some other scanners. // | + | * **Honeywell 1400GPDF USB** \\ //Library note: It requires a certain distance (4-5 inches to scan correctly) and runs slightly slower than some other scanners. // |
- | * **Honeywell/Metrologic VoyagerCG MS9540** | + | * **Honeywell |
* **QuickScan Imager Black, KBW, USB, WAND, RS232 Scanner with USB cable (90A052044)** | * **QuickScan Imager Black, KBW, USB, WAND, RS232 Scanner with USB cable (90A052044)** | ||
* **Unitech MS250** \\ //Library note: Trigger-type scanner that requires the scanner to be touching the smartphone prior to the trigger being pressed. They only cost around $40.// | * **Unitech MS250** \\ //Library note: Trigger-type scanner that requires the scanner to be touching the smartphone prior to the trigger being pressed. They only cost around $40.// | ||
* **Unitech MS910** \\ //Library note: This is a wireless, //// | * **Unitech MS910** \\ //Library note: This is a wireless, //// | ||
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+ | ==== Compatible Self-Check Kiosks ==== | ||
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+ | * **Bibliotheca Smart Serv 200 self-check kiosk** | ||
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+ | ===== Non-Compatible Barcode Scanners ===== | ||
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PINES libraries have reported that the following barcode scanners **will not** reliably scan patron barcodes from handheld devices. | PINES libraries have reported that the following barcode scanners **will not** reliably scan patron barcodes from handheld devices. | ||
+ | * **Honeywell 1400** | ||
* **Honeywell/ | * **Honeywell/ | ||
+ | * **Honeywell/ | ||
* **Honeywell/ | * **Honeywell/ | ||
+ | * **Symbol LS2208** | ||
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If you have any scanners to add to either of these lists, please email Terran McCanna (tmccanna@georgialibraries.org) with details. | If you have any scanners to add to either of these lists, please email Terran McCanna (tmccanna@georgialibraries.org) with details. | ||
**Metrologic Barcode Scanner Issues** | **Metrologic Barcode Scanner Issues** | ||
- | If your scanner is inserting a b in front of the barcode and trailing a d, then you will need to restore your scanner to its default properties. | + | If your scanner is inserting a 'b' |
- | [[http:// | + | [[http:// |
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One example is the Barcode & QR Code Keyboard developed by Nikola Antonov (available for Android through the Google Play store). Once it is installed, follow the instructions to authorize it to run on your device. To switch back and forth between different virtual keyboards, you can do so in your device' | One example is the Barcode & QR Code Keyboard developed by Nikola Antonov (available for Android through the Google Play store). Once it is installed, follow the instructions to authorize it to run on your device. To switch back and forth between different virtual keyboards, you can do so in your device' | ||
- | Once the virtual keyboard is installed, you can click in any field on a web site to pull up the keyboard, then click on the barcode icon. This will launch the scanner - once it recognizes the item's barcode, it will enter the number into the field that you originally clicked on. | + | Once the virtual keyboard is installed, you can click in any field on a website |
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